Plant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators

A pet rescue organization started a "pet food bank" for low-income pet ownersA restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks

A school district started a mentorship program for new teachersA tech startup released a new app that helps users find local fitness classesA community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween

A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designsA coffee shop started selling matcha lattes with oat milk as a dairy-free option

A university’s soccer team won the national championship

A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or moreA research study revealed that listening to music while studying improves retention for some students

A sports team hired a new coach with experience winning national championshipsA local newspaper won an award for its investigative reporting on local government corruption

A bakery started delivering fresh bread to local hotels and restaurantsA construction company used recycled materials to build a new community center

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• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers can trade old clothes for store credit
• ·A city council approved a new park
• ·The foreign ministry confirmed that it had recalled its ambassador for consultations over a territorial dispute
• ·A tech company unveiled a virtual reality headset for use in schools and museums
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early
• ·A major retail chain revealed it will open 20 new stores in small towns across the country
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $150 million
• ·A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease
• ·The national soccer team tied their final group match securing a spot in the knockout round
• ·A fire department hosted a smoke alarm installation day where they installed free smoke alarms in low-income homes
• ·A new species of fish was identified in a freshwater lake
• ·A library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·Doctors reported a decrease in smoking rates among young adults
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic straws entirely by the end of the year, replacing them with paper alternatives.
• ·A new survey found that 73% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability
• ·A city hosted a literary festival with readings and workshops from award-winning authors